Dakota and Friends Dog Services

★ 5.0 · 10 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Lake Oswego, OR
Dakota and Friends Dog Services, Lake Oswego
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 10 reviews · top 30% in Portland
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
10 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#45 of 156 in Portland
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-09-07

Dakota and Friends Dog Services is a dog daycare in Lake Oswego, OR, offering daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 10 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #45 of 156 in Portland. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Outdoor access: indoor outdoorPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
Daycare
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Portland
#45 of 156
Google rating
★5.0 (10)
From downtown
8.6 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“At Dakota and Friends, every dog must successfully pass a temperament evaluation before joining our pack.”dakotaandfriends.com/
Operations1 of 21 published
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor
Their words
“We provide beautiful and safe indoor-outdoor play areas with plenty of space to socialize and get energy out.”dakotaandfriends.com/about
Show 25 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★10
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
10reviews behind the score
★ 4.66Portland average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

staff 6cleanliness 3instagram stories 3turf backyard 2outdoor play space 2dog daycare 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

PDX · Portland International
14.9 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

17777 Pilkington Rd #600, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

8.6 miles from downtown Portland · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotFree street parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Dakota and Friends Dog Services

What services does Dakota and Friends Dog Services offer?
Dakota and Friends Dog Services is listed as a dog day care center in Lake Oswego, OR, offering daycare.
How much does Dakota and Friends Dog Services charge?
We did not find a published rate on Dakota and Friends Dog Services's website when we checked it (2026-09-07); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Portland median published boarding rate is $56/night across 62 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Dakota and Friends Dog Services?
Dakota and Friends Dog Services's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Dakota and Friends Dog Services compare with other Portland facilities?
It ranks #45 of 156 in the Portland index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 10 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Dakota and Friends Dog Services, Lake Oswego, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/dakota-and-friends-dog-services/

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